Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. What to do, if you suspect that a child whom you know is being abused or harmed or is in need of protection

    1. The specific pieces of legislation and government guidance that you can turn to, for more information, in the case of specific incidents

    1. Additional information on the types of discrimination that children in the UK frequently face

    1. The specific steps that parents and caregivers can take, to keep children safe, both online and in public

Course Duration: 3 hours

  • £39.00
  • CPD-UK Approved

Benefits of Taking this Course

  • Understanding when you should contact emergency services regarding a child, and which service is most appropriate

  • Becoming more confident in your role as a caregiver or an individual who is actively engaged in a child’s life

  • Being able to recognise potential cases of abuse sooner, so that you can immediately seek help for the child

  • Understanding more about lesser-known types of abuse, such as emotional abuse and discriminatory abuse

FAQ

  • Who can take the child protection course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 3 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.

  • Where and when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 3 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 3 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.

  • How long does if take to complete the course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.